WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
scratch′ line′, 
    1. Sporta line that marks the start of a race.
    2. Sport[Track and Field.]a line that a competitor is not allowed to step over while performing in certain events, as the triple jump or javelin throw.
    • 1895–1900


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